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Chandkhuri: Kaushalya's parental home

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Rama's maternal home is claimed to be in Chhattisgarh, called Dakshina Kosala.

Chandkhuri near Raipur is believed to be the parental home of Queen Kaushalya, making Rama a maternal grandson of Chhattisgarh. A Kaushalya temple and a lake island with a 51-foot Rama statue are being developed.

Who: Kaushalya, Rama

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Chhattisgarh's Ram Van Gaman Path: 75 places, 51 stays located-at

Places: Chandkhuri, Raipur

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• modern-popular · Outlook Traveller

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